Lung Cancer Causes

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer continues to plague our society and attacks people from all walks of life. Rates of lung cancer are rising all the time, as the legacy of smoking and pollution from decades past comes due. There are over a hundred kinds of cancer; cancer that starts in the lungs is called lung cancer, even if it metastasizes (spreads) to other parts of the body.

Do you have lung cancer or do you know someone who does? You are not alone. Lung cancer is unfortunately common, afflicting over a million people a year worldwide and over 200,000 in the United States every year. No other form of cancer causes as many deaths.

Medical treatment is available for lung cancer patients. Oncologists - doctors who specialize in cancer – have an arsenal of tools they can employ to fight the cancer. Common treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. As the medical community gets more experience in treatment and as research scientists delve deeper into the physiology, pathology, and biochemistry of lung cancer, breakthroughs could result in new and more effective treatment options.

Do You Have Lung Cancer?

How do you know if you have lung cancer? Unfortunately, the disease is
often diagnosed only after it has reached an advanced stage. The symptoms
of lung cancer are the same as those for many diseases – chest pain, shortness
of breath, coughing up blood. In about a quarter of cases, the patient
has no apparent symptoms when the cancer is picked up on an X-ray or CT
scan. Only a doctor and modern diagnostic techniques can establish that
you have lung cancer and not something else. More on diagnosis
of lung cancer.

What caused your cancer?

Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, but other factors, especially in combination with smoking, may contribute to a lung cancer diagnosis. People exposed to hazardous materials on the job, while in military service, and just in normal life are at increased risk of lung cancer. Were you exposed to asbestos? To beryllium? To excessive amounts of smoke from burning chemicals on the job? Any or all of these exposures in combination may have been causes of your lung cancer.

Veterans exposed to Agent Orange and depleted
uranium, homeowners with radon in their basements, and construction
workers who dealt with asbestos materials have developed lung cancer because of their exposure to hazardous
materials.

What medical options are available to someone with lung cancer?

Your medical treatment should be your first priority. Your oncologist will create a lung cancer treatment plan that depends on your overall health and the stage
of your cancer. Small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancers
grow and spread through the body in different ways and require different
treatment. Ask your doctor what treatment plan is right for you. For a FREE information packet that includes a list of questions to ask your doctor as well as other information on lung cancer, contact us at 1-800-988-9729.

What compensation options are available to someone with lung cancer?

A lung cancer diagnosis is costly both emotionally and financially. Families often experience rising medical bills, out of pocket expenses, lost wages, and loss of benefits which can destroy a lifetime of hard work. Don't use your own resources when other financial options may be available to you and your loved ones. Call 1-800-988-9729 for a FREE evaluation of your case.

Lung Cancer Answers is a website devoted to life issues for lung cancer
patients and their families, and is sponsored by Brad Cooper* of
Cooper, Hart, Leggiero & Whitehead, PLLC. Cooper, Hart, Leggiero & Whitehead is located in The Woodlands,
Texas (Greater Houston Area), handles cases nationwide with co-counsel in state of filing, and can be reached toll free at 1-800-988-9729
for more information on lung cancer. Brad Cooper is not a medical
doctor. The information on these pages is for the education of lung cancer
patients and their families regarding potential medical and legal options.
Patients are advised to consult with a medical doctor.